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G647 VMP

1989 Honda CG125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,507 mi
Last recorded9,507 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Honda CG12524,465 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG647 VMP
MakeHonda
ModelCG125
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 9,507 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 5,721 miles

Nearside No chain guard fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2023 250 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 250 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted Rear brake backplate mounted 180 degrees from correct position. (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Not loud enough to be heard by other road users. (7.7 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 3 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

rear brake backplate appears to be upside down,but still functions

Pass 4 Jul 2019 31,314 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 31,229 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 31,229 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 31,214 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front Control Switch (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 31,184 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre underinflated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,315 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 29,315 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 29,311 miles

Rear position lamp obscured more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda CG125?

Based on 114,867 MOT tests across 14,014 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
992
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
14,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,338
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,942
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,532
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,067
Drive chain excessively loose 1,004
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G647 VMP is a 1989 Honda CG125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Honda CG125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 24,465 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CG125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,338 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G647 VMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CG125 typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Honda CG125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G647 VMP is a 1989 Honda CG125, first registered on 16 September 1989.

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